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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

Installation of the spacecraft adapter (SA) cone to the Artemis I Orion spacecraft shown in progress inside the Neil...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0742
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May 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, workers watch closely as the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0802
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the installation of the solar...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0800
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May 28, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 lift a solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4361
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP, spacecraft are moved inside their payload fairing...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2399
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Nov 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An aerial view of the Vertical Integration Facility, on Launch Complex 41 at Cape...

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NASA image: NASA Center Directors Visit Orion Mockup at JSC
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Nov 10, 2011

NASA Center Directors Visit Orion Mockup at JSC

Jeff Fox, Christie Sauers, and Phillip Reyes present the Students Shaping America's Next Spacecraft (SSANS) program...

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NASA image: MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - CELEBRATION - CONCLUSION - APOLLO 11 MISSION - MSC
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Jul 25, 1969

MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - CELEBRATION - CONCLUSION - APOLLO 11 MISSION - MSC

S69-40023 (24 July 1969) --- Overall view of the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) in the Mission Control...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

A team wearing bunny suits inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, with the Orion spacecraft atop, rolls for wet dress rehearsal from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I stack rolls out to the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, with the Orion spacecraft atop, rolls for wet dress rehearsal from the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Astronaut Thomas Mattingly during water egress training
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Jan 17, 1970

Apollo 13 Astronaut Thomas Mattingly during water egress training

S70-24016 (17 Jan. 1970) --- Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, command module pilot of the Apollo 13 lunar landing...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to ISS
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Feb 25, 2019

SpaceX Crew Dragon Docking to ISS

This artist illustration shows the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft docking to the International Space Station. SpaceX...

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NASA image: Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun
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Jun 30, 2017

Core Stage Forward Skirt Umbilical Installation onto Mobile Laun

Just north of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the core stage forward skirt...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4245
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, NASA administrator, center, is shown the Orion capsule that will make an...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery
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Apr 27, 2024

Artemis II Orion FAST Cell Imagery

The Orion spacecraft crew for NASA’s Artemis II mission is photographed being transferred across the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Astronaut Frank Borman during training exercise in Apollo Mission simulator
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Aug 1, 1967

Astronaut Frank Borman during training exercise in Apollo Mission simulator

S67-50590 (1867) --- Astronaut Frank Borman, assigned duty as commander of the Apollo 8 mission, participates in a...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 prime crew in bldg 4 participating in classroom work
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Oct 18, 1968

Apollo 8 prime crew in bldg 4 participating in classroom work

S68-50646 (18 Oct. 1968) --- The prime crew of the Apollo 8 mission is photographed in Building 4, at the Manned...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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